Walter Becker’s Bogner Ecstasy 100B
In 1993, when Bogner was fast becoming the hippest name on the high-gain-amp scene, star guitarists were clamoring for that hot new tone. One...
Yamaha Weddington Custom
In 1987, classic American guitars like the Les Paul and Stratocaster were still going strong, with few changes since their first appearance in the...
Tyler Morris – 1963 Fender Stratocaster
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Tyler Morris - 1963 Fender Stratocaster
Tyler Morris guides us through his 1963 Fender Stratocaster in Fiesta Red. Follow Tyler at www.tylerdmorris.com!
Freddie Green
Fellow musicians called him “Pep” or “Pepperhead.” He was also known as “Mr. Rhythm,” and he could drive a band like no other guitarist....
The Gringo Pistoleros’ Larry Wilson
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Classic P-90 tones!
The Gringo Pistoleros’ Larry Wilson shows us a bit of "I Can Still Remember When," from the group’s album, "Echoes and...
Dan’s Guitar RX: A 1955 Gibson Touch-up
To keep work flowing in my shop, repairs often become a group effort. Recently, Gene Imbody, T.K. Kelly, Paul Schmittauer, and I worked to...
McKinley James’ Blues
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Family Barn Jam!
With his ’82 Gibson 335 running into a Headstrong Corduroy (20-watt/6V6) amp, McKinley James shares a taste of his new album,...
Jim Campilongo & Steve Cardenas
Steve Cardenas and Jim Campilongo have been playing guitar together for a long time, though the constellations only recently aligned so they could record.
Captured...
Classics: February 2024
They might not seem to have a ton in common aside from first names. J Mascis, Dinosaur Jr.’s co-founder and guitarist developed a style...
’72 Marshall “NARB” Tremolo 100
When is a Marshall not a Marshall? When it’s a Narb, of course. Long a fascinating footnote to the company’s history, this alternative brand...